Arizona’s “automobile season” is formally in full pressure, so buckle your seat belts as a result of the following few weeks are going to take us all for fairly the experience.

Simply six days into the brand new yr, Keith Ross and the remainder of the planning staff at Kyusha Membership hosted a full of life gathering of traditional European and Japanese automobiles in Phoenix. The final time we coated this occasion was in March of final yr, however the momentum got here again even stronger this time round. The venue of alternative was an auto store close to Roosevelt Drive and Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix. The handy and really central location was one of many the reason why it attracted so many attendees.

Amongst them was Josser with a really uncommon silver 1991 Honda CRX Si Particular Version. This particular mannequin was solely offered within the Canadian market. He traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia and drove it the 1,550 miles dwelling – a testomony to his religion and confidence in old-school Honda reliability. The automobile has since undergone a full repaint and some mechanical upgrades, however he plans to depart it largely because it sits in any other case.

One standout automobile to me was a shiny purple Lexus IS300 SportCross station wagon with a twin-turbo, six-speed guide swap. Although it had grocery-getter seems to be other than the colour and the wheels, this automobile undoubtedly packed a efficiency punch. It will be enjoyable to see what it may do on a observe or open street.

Additionally in attendance was Tim Eull who took dwelling honors at RADwood final fall together with his exceptionally clear blue 1979 Mazda RX7. Besides, this time round, Tim had his yellow 1993 as a substitute of his blue 1979. It was beautiful from each angle. By the way, Tim’s 1993 gained “Better of Present” ultimately yr’s Future Collector Automotive Present (FCCS) in Scottsdale throughout Barrett-Jackson.

Which brings us to a reminder and invitation: Most of the people in attendance on the Kyusha present, together with Tim, have plans to attend the upcoming FCCS. I can be there with different members of the Collector Automotive Community staff. I encourage you to return out and say whats up!

Occasion info is discovered at this hyperlink. The present can be held on Sunday, January 21 on the polo area at Westworld. The focused attendee autos are from 1980 by way of present, and awards can be given out for significantly distinctive or well-presented examples. Oh yeah, and there’s a vogue present!

We stay up for seeing you there!